Why Choose the Lovato P5X18473B Grey Padlockable Door Coupling Handle?
The Lovato P5X18473B is an IP65 grey padlockable door coupling handle designed specifically for the Lovato P5ME…0800 moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB). Part of the Lovato P5 accessory range, it enables convenient external operation of an 800 A frame P5 MCCB installed inside an electrical enclosure, switchboard or industrial control panel.
The P5X18473B is supplied complete with a 469 mm operating shaft, mechanically coupling the externally mounted handle to the circuit breaker mechanism inside the enclosure. This arrangement allows the breaker to be operated without routine access to the internal equipment and incorporates a door-coupling function suitable for professional switchboard and machinery installations.
With an IP65 degree of protection, a 76 × 76 mm front plate and provision for padlocks with a maximum diameter of 6 mm, the P5X18473B supports secure isolation procedures in industrial electrical systems. Its grey finish provides a neutral operator appearance for installations where a red/yellow emergency or isolator-style handle is not required.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed for the Lovato P5ME…0800 MCCB.
- Padlockable door coupling mechanism supports controlled electrical isolation.
- IP65 protection rating for demanding industrial enclosure applications.
- Supplied complete with a 469 mm operating shaft.
- Grey operating handle provides convenient external breaker control.
- Door-coupling feature can be defeated where required in accordance with applicable installation requirements.
Key Features
- Lovato P5 series moulded case circuit breaker accessory.
- Grey padlockable door coupling handle.
- Compatible with P5ME…0800 circuit breakers.
- Designed for the 800 A P5ME frame.
- IP65 IEC degree of protection.
- 469 mm shaft length.
- 76 × 76 mm front plate.
- Accepts padlocks up to 6 mm diameter.
- Door-coupled external operating arrangement.
- Designed for IEC-compliant MCCB installations.
Secure External Operation for P5 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
Door coupling handles such as the Lovato P5X18473B allow an MCCB mounted inside an electrical enclosure to be operated from the exterior of the cabinet. The extended shaft mechanically links the door-mounted handle to the breaker mechanism, providing straightforward switching and isolation while reducing the need for routine access to internal electrical components.
The padlockable mechanism is particularly useful for industrial distribution, machinery and automation panels where controlled isolation is required during servicing or maintenance. Combined with its IP65 protection and dedicated compatibility with the P5ME…0800, the P5X18473B provides a purpose-designed external operating solution for Lovato's 800 A P5 MCCB platform.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical distribution panels.
- P5ME 800 A MCCB installations.
- Machine control and automation cabinets.
- Motor control centres and distribution systems.
- Commercial and industrial switchboards.
- OEM electrical panels and industrial enclosures.
